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It refers obviously to a firing or release mechanism, But rather than being a sort of jocular slang word like "fry" or "grease," or "smoke" as in "smoke 'em", it shows up in the 1956 USAF Dictionary from Air University Press, edited by Woodford Agee Heflin, with the meaning "an aerial torpedo," used for "picklebarrel bombing," meaning precision ...
In the UK pickle generally refers to a style of sweet, vinegary chutneys, such as Branston pickle, commonly served with a ploughman's lunch. [citation needed] The term traditionally used in British English to refer to a pickled cucumber, gherkin, is also of Dutch origin, derived from the word gurken or augurken, meaning cucumber. [38] [10]
A pickle is a food that has undergone pickling. Pickle or Pickles may also refer to: Food. ... Pickles Douglas (1886–1954), English cricketer and boxing referee;
CB slang is the distinctive anti-language, argot, or cant which developed among users of Citizens Band radio (CB), especially truck drivers in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. [1] The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical. Through time, certain terms are added or dropped as attitudes towards it changed.
A recent study is revealing popular slang in the commonwealth. See how Kentucky favorites compare to popular terms in the U.S.
Hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree. People can't seem to agree where the mysterious Christmas pickle tradition originates. The practice is simple: The first person who finds the pickle ornament ...
Notes Works cited References External links Background Melodrama films captivate the audience by weaving narratives that evoke intense emotions. These films primarily focus on family dynamics, centering around characters who face adversity and exploring themes of duty and love. The melodramatic format portrays characters navigating their challenges with unwavering determination, selfless acts ...
The Christmas pickle, or Weihnachtsgurke, is a holiday tradition where a family member hides a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree and encourages loved ones to find it as part of a special game ...